Mark Carney seeks Nepean seat as federal election nears

Mark Carney, the new leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, is set to run for a seat in the House of Commons representing the Ottawa riding of Nepean in the upcoming federal election, expected to be triggered on Sunday. Carney, who recently became Prime Minister following a leadership victory, replaces Chandra Arya, the incumbent Liberal MP who was disqualified from running again. The election is scheduled for April 28, amidst heightened political tensions, including a trade war with the U.S. and rising Canadian nationalism. Opposition leaders, including Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, have expressed concerns about potential cuts to programs under a Carney-led government. Carney's campaign is seen as crucial for the Liberals, who were previously facing a possible electoral defeat. The political landscape is shifting as both major parties prepare for this critical election.